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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.16, 4,556.38 and 985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.16, 4,556.38 and 985 is: 1,477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.16 : 4,556.38 = 985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.16/4,556.38 = 985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.16x = 4,556.38 × 985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.16x = 4,488,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,034.30/3,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.71

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